Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Biden approves major disaster declaration for North Dakota ice storm By: FOXNews.com February 21, 2024 at 15:14 PM EST President Biden has approved a major disaster declaration request by Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum over a late December ice storm. President Joe Biden has approved North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's request for a major disaster declaration related to a Christmastime ice storm that toppled power lines and left thousands of people without power.VERMONT GOV. SCOTT REQUESTS DISASTER DECLARATION OVER DECEMBER FLOODINGBurgum's office announced the approval Wednesday. The governor had declared a statewide emergency due to the Dec. 25-27 storm. He sought the presidential disaster declaration to make federal aid available to help cover repairs to damaged public infrastructure.Freezing rain and high winds brought down more than 2,000 power poles and led sections of interstate highways to close. Estimated storm damages totaled over $11.5 million, according to the governor's office. The declaration affects all 13 counties Burgum requested. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Biden approves major disaster declaration for North Dakota ice storm By: FOXNews.com February 21, 2024 at 15:14 PM EST President Biden has approved a major disaster declaration request by Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum over a late December ice storm. President Joe Biden has approved North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's request for a major disaster declaration related to a Christmastime ice storm that toppled power lines and left thousands of people without power.VERMONT GOV. SCOTT REQUESTS DISASTER DECLARATION OVER DECEMBER FLOODINGBurgum's office announced the approval Wednesday. The governor had declared a statewide emergency due to the Dec. 25-27 storm. He sought the presidential disaster declaration to make federal aid available to help cover repairs to damaged public infrastructure.Freezing rain and high winds brought down more than 2,000 power poles and led sections of interstate highways to close. Estimated storm damages totaled over $11.5 million, according to the governor's office. The declaration affects all 13 counties Burgum requested. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd